The attacks of 9/11 shocked the nation—and led to changes that altered U.S. government, travel and culture.

Sep 8, 2017 · America’s involvement in the War on Terror — prompted by the 9/11 terrorist attacks — resulted in dramatic changes in our nation's attitudes and concerns about safety, vigilance and privacy.

Feb 17, 2010 · Almost 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, including the 19 al Qaeda terrorists. The shocking events of September 11 were televised globally and left much of the world...

Sep 2, 2021 · A review of U.S. public opinion in the two decades since 9/11 reveals how a badly shaken nation came together, briefly, in a spirit of sadness and patriotism; how the public initially rallied behind the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, though support waned over time; and how Americans viewed the threat of terrorism at home and the steps the ...

Sep 8, 2021 · In the space of less than 90 minutes on a late summer morning, the world changed. Nearly 3,000 people were killed that day and the United States soon found itself mired in what would become the longest war in its history, a war that cost an estimated $8 trillion.

What caused 9/11? 9/11 resulted from the confluence of multiple factors. Islamic extremism was stirred by the Iranian Revolution , the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the assassination of the Egyptian president.

Sep 8, 2021 · Twenty years have passed since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks -- a day that killed thousands of people on U.S. soil and left a long-lasting impact on the United States and the world.

In the months after 9/11, when shock turned to an outrage that birthed a national unity which proved as intense as it was fleeting, a new era dawned for America in a long-term struggle against...

Sep 11, 2001 · In this article, we will explore how the 9/11 attacks reshaped American foreign and domestic policy. We will discuss the immediate aftermath, new legislation such as the Patriot Act, the reorganization of government agencies, and the launch of the “War on Terror.”

Feb 12, 2025 · The attacks had a profound and lasting impact on the country, especially regarding its foreign and domestic policies. U.S. Pres. George W. Bush declared a global “war on terrorism,” and lengthy wars in Afghanistan and Iraq followed. Meanwhile, security measures within the United States were tightened considerably, especially at airports.